Fly into Paro either from Bangkok, Singapore, Kathmandu, Dhaka, Delhi or Kolkata. Representatives (guide and driver) from See Bhutan Travels will receive you from Paro international airport. Transfer to your hotel and if time permits, enjoy sightseeing around Paro valley.

After an hour’s drive to Gyenkha, the exhilarating trek begins. It starts with a short descent to the river and then a climb to a huge rock platform. A picturesque view of the valley below can be seen from here. After another two hours hike, we will reach the campsite at Gur. During the trek, we will come across some yak pastures.

Day 03: Gur – Labatama (trekking)

Trekking distance : 12 km

Elevation Changes : 1220 m ascent, 110 m descent

Trekking time : 6 hours

Campsite location : Labatama

Campsite altitude : 4300 m

Trek today will be through ridges and beautiful, rugged mountain vegetation with wild alpine flowers carpeting the ground. Refreshing meadows will enchant us. As we ascend the first pass, we will be greeted with a breath-taking view of the world’s third highest mountain, Kanchenjunga, and nearly all the Himalayan peaks in the Bhutanese territory. As we leave the pass and the exhilarating peaks behind, we will be welcomed by the entire Dagala range, interwoven with meadows and huts of yak herders. The last phase of the day’s trek will be a descend to our camp site nearby a serene lake called Uthso Tsho.

Day 04: Discovering Labatama’s Natural Treasures (trekking)

As we relax for the day, we can explore and embrace the beautiful landscape and the pristine nature. A highlight of the day would be excursions to any of three surrounding lakes – Reli Tsho, Hen Tsho and Jama Tsho, which would offer us an ideal opportunity to try our luck with trout fishing.

Day 05: Labatama – Panka (trekking)

Trekking distance : 8 km

Elevation Changes : 260 m ascent, 520 m descent

Trekking time : 6 hours

Campsite location : Panka

Campsite altitude : 4000 m

Today would be the day wherein we can feast our sights on a parade of the Himalayan peaks, led by Everest and others like Kanchenjunga, Jomolhari, Jichu Drake, Tshering Gang, Khangbum, Masang Gang, Tsende Gang and Gangche Ta in tow. We are offered this relishing moment as we climb a little more taking the trail along the western side of Dala lake up to a mountain saddle at 4,520m. It is an awe-inspiring experience as we get soaked in the majesty and pristine nature around us. Later, we descend to Doccha Chhu (river), follow its course for a while and reach Panka. This is a short hike consisting of intermittent climbs and descents.

Day 06: Panka – Talakha (trekking)

Trekking distance : 8 km

Elevation Changes : 180 m ascent, 110 m descent

Trekking time : 5 hours

Campsite location : Talakha

Campsite altitude : 3080 m

This will be a day wherein we will be crossing several passes, without the involvement of any major ascents. We will be seeing various species of Blue Poppy (June-July) and rare high altitude birds. Before descending to Talakha monastery, the last pass we will be crossing is Tale La, located at 4,180 meters. Tonight, our camp will be near the monastery. Early next morning, you will be woken up by the accompaniment of chants of the monks and chimes of ritual bells. From there you can enjoy one last great panoramic view of Bhutan’s capital, Thimphu.

Day 07: Talakha – Chamgang – Paro (trekking)

Trekking distance : 6 km

Elevation Changes : 440 m descent

Trekking time : 3 hours

Overnight : At hotel in Paro

After a short walk we reach a feeder road that takes us to Chamgang village. From there we will drive to Paro.

Day 08: Departure

Your wonderful trekking tour of Bhutan comes to an end today. After breakfast, your guide and driver will see you off at Paro international airport for you onward destination.

Fly out either to Bangkok, Singapore, Katmandu, Dhaka, Delhi or Kolkata

Sustainable Development fee of US $65 per person per night spent in Bhutan – (This money goes for a very good cause of reducing poverty, rural development, free medical services and free education for Bhutanese people).

We are a Travel Company based at Thimphu, Bhutan, formally registered with Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) and also a member of the Association of Bhutanese Tour Operator (ABTO) and Guide Association of Bhutan (GAB).